California firefighter pulls driver from stalled truck seconds before commuter train hitsAugust 27th, 2009 Calif. firefighter saves driver before train hitsOXNARD, Calif. — A California firefighter has pulled a trapped driver from his disabled pickup just seconds before a commuter train slammed into the truck.
Teen hailed as hero in NYC school bus crash after bus driver collapses behind wheel and diesAugust 20th, 2009 NY teen pulls brake after school bus driver diesNEW YORK — A 16-year-old camp counselor in New York is being hailed as a hero for stopping a school bus carrying nine children after the driver collapsed behind the wheel and died. Rachel Guzy, who's 16 but doesn't know how to drive, jumped into the driver's seat and pulled the emergency brake.
Family leaves little girl behind in Boston taxi; driver facing punishment for not checking cabJuly 28th, 2009 Girl left in Boston cab; driver faces punishmentBOSTON — A Boston taxi driver faces a possible suspension after unwittingly driving off with a sleeping 7-year-old girl in the back of his cab, but his supporters say the fault lies with the child's family, not the driver. Joseph Cohen picked up the family — several adults and the child — at Logan International Airport Sunday and gave them a ride in his minivan to their home in the city's Mattapan neighborhood.
Prosecutors: Minn. mom charged with slaying son told kids Jackson's Neverland was heavenJuly 10th, 2009 Police: Minn. mom invoked Jackson ranch in slayingHASTINGS, Minn.
Mayor: Jackson's father to attend memorial in family's hometown of Gary, Ind.July 9th, 2009 Mayor: Jackson's dad to attend Ind. hometown eventGARY, Ind.
Judge says Michael Jackson's longtime attorney and family friend should take over estateJuly 6th, 2009 Judge backs Michael Jackson lawyer and friendLOS ANGELES — A judge says Michael Jackson's longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the singer's estate. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff issued his ruling Monday.
Michael Jackson's family seeks delay in naming executors of will to probe singer's affairsJuly 6th, 2009 Jackson family seeks delay in naming will executorLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's family wants a judge to delay the appointment of two men as temporary administrators of the pop superstar's estate, a person close to the Jacksons said. The family is looking for the delay so they can look deeper into his affairs, to see if another will emerges, and to accommodate Jackson's memorial service on Tuesday, said a person close to the family who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak publicly.
Neverland draws the curious, but gates to remain closed until after Michael Jackson memorialJuly 4th, 2009 Neverland closes until after LA Jackson memorialLOS OLIVOS, Calif. — Like an old Western boomtown, the makeshift village that sprang up around the gates of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch was vanishing Friday, with visitors and vendors packing up tents, tarps, posters and CDs.
Person familiar with the situation says no public Jackson memorial planned for NeverlandJuly 1st, 2009 AP source: No public Neverland memorial plannedLOS ANGELES — An effort to bury Michael Jackson at Neverland Ranch has fizzled and it appears more likely a funeral and burial will take place in Los Angeles, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Authorities in Santa Barbara County had been preparing for tens of thousands of fans to descend on the 2,500-acre ranch after media reports that a public viewing would take place later this week.
Gary, Ind. mayor hopes Jackson's modest boyhood home becomes the new Graceland for fansJune 27th, 2009 Ind. mayor has big hopes for Jackson boyhood homeGARY, Ind. — The hardscrabble city of Gary, Ind., which rose to prosperity in its steelmaking heyday and saw its fortunes fall with the industry, sees an opportunity in the death of its most famous native: Michael Jackson.
New Hampshire toddler left alone on school bus while driver ran errands, visited her motherMay 9th, 2009 NH toddler left alone on school bus for 45 minutesSOMERSWORTH, N.H. — A 3-year-old New Hampshire boy has been left alone on a school bus after the driver delivered other children to preschool and didn't notice he was there.
Michael Jackson auction cancelledApril 15th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - An auction of the contents of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch has been cancelled following a legal settlement between the auctioneer and lawyers for the former king of pop. In a statement, Jackson's spokesperson Tohme R.
Singer Mika wants to buy Michael Jackson's gloveApril 10th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Mika is planning to buy a diamante glove and Zoltar The Fortune Teller fairground machine of pop star Michael Jackson in an auction. Mika wants to buy them at the Neverland auction that starts on April 22.
Jacko memorabilia auction given go-ahead by courtApril 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's lawyer have failed to obtain a court order to stop the auction of his Neverland Ranch belongings, scheduled for April 22-25. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brett Klein has given the green light to Julien's Auction House of Los Angeles to sell Jackson memorabilia.
Sri Lankan cricketers thank 'brave' driverMarch 4th, 2009 LAHORE - After narrowly escaping death, Sri Lankan cricketers Tuesday praised Pakistani bus driver Mehar Mohammad Khalil for driving them out of danger amid firing by terrorists. 'The Sri Lankan cricketers were praising their driver for his bravery,' Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt told reporters after meeting the visitors at an undisclosed location.
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